Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 28% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
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| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 19% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Port Louis (Mauritius) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨267 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 180 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨228 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 100 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨109 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 50 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨54 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 17 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨78 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨60 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨149 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 100 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨61 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 97 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨43 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 40 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨61 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨470 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 200 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨59 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 40 | 29% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨20 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | 53% |
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 80% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Port Louis (Mauritius) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨34,341 (Mex$ 16,600) | Mex$ 7,000 | 137% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨20,488 (Mex$ 9,904) | Mex$ 4,000 | 148% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨2,281 (Mex$ 1,102) | Mex$ 300 | 267% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨24,377 (Mex$ 11,784) | Mex$ 2,500 | 371% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨11,383 (Mex$ 5,503) | Mex$ 2,000 | 175% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨1,512 (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 200 | 266% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨1,081 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 500 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨20,580 (Mex$ 9,948) | Mex$ 6,000 | 66% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨5,176 (Mex$ 2,502) | Mex$ 1,000 | 150% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨256 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 180 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨139 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 200 | 66% |
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 155% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Port Louis (Mauritius) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,906 (Mex$ 1,405) | Mex$ 500 | 181% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,239 (Mex$ 1,082) | Mex$ 400 | 171% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,603 (Mex$ 1,742) | Mex$ 1,000 | 74% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨3,861 (Mex$ 1,866) | Mex$ 800 | 133% |
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 34% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Port Louis (Mauritius) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨1,232,880 (Mex$ 595,964) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨50 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,935 (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 500 | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨782 (Mex$ 378) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 16% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Port Louis (Mauritius) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨141 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 100 | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨193 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 300 | 69% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨731 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 500 | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨156 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 50 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨167 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 75 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨220 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 70 | 52% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨55 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨77 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 40 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨244 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 80 | 47% |
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 33% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Port Louis (Mauritius) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,223 (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 300 | 97% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨569 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 150 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨1,460 (Mex$ 706) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨1,866 (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 500 | 80% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨213 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 130 | 21% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨128 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 50 | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨163 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 30 | 163% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨24,797 (Mex$ 11,987) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨2.86 (Mex$ 1.38) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨2,264 (Mex$ 1,094) | Mex$ 800 | 37% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨233 (Mex$ 113) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 28,184 (₨58,305) in Port Louis to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 22,000 in Patzcuaro.